Ask Pastor John Is There Good Magic and Edifying Sorcery?
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Feb 3, 2025 The podcast delves into the moral complexities of magic in relation to biblical teachings, comparing ancient miraculous acts with modern sorcery. It probes how supernatural elements in fiction shape our understanding of good and evil. The discussion also highlights the impact of these narratives on our perception of spiritual truth and divine realities. By examining imaginative storytelling, it uncovers deeper insights into the nature of reality and the miracles associated with faith.
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Fiction and Reality
- The presence of godly signs and wonders in the real world doesn't justify "righteous" magic in fiction.
- The key is whether the fictional world distracts from or awakens readers to the real supernatural world.
Awakening to Reality
- Fictional worlds can be beneficial if they awaken materialistic readers to the possibility of a real supernatural world.
- The question is whether fiction leads people towards or away from the reality of God and Christ.
Two Kinds of Fiction
- John Piper shares his experiences with both corrupting and edifying fiction.
- Some fiction inoculated him against truth, while other fiction made him hungry for it.
